Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has flagged off construction of the 24.5km Wamba-Dengi-Alizaga road connecting Wamba to Nassarawa Eggon local government area of the state.
The contract for the road was awarded to Centerfield Engineering Limited at the cost of N9 billion.
Speaking during the flag off yesterday, Governor Sule said when completed, the road would serve as a vital economic corridor, connecting communities and boosting agriculture, commerce to ease mobility in the area.
He noted that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration in the state recognised the significance of opening up rural roads, as it provided the enablement for the transportation of agricultural produce and other commodities from remote parts to markets in urban centres.
“This is why our administration over the last six years has continued to construct rural roads in order to actualise our dream of opening vistas of opportunities for the rural dwellers.
“You are aware, since our assumption of office in May 2019, we have continued to provide infrastructure development ranging from roads, markets and electrification, among others.
“In particular, we have constructed roads in most of our rural areas in order to create inter-connectivity among communities with proven potential for socio-economic development. This is in line with our policy of opening opportunities for improved economic activities and the well-being of the people.
“Accordingly, we have conceived the idea for the construction of this road project which is considered critical in our development endeavour,” he said.
According to him, the project would be under the supervision of the Nasarawa State Bureau for Rural Development.
He reiterated the commitment of his administration to provide infrastructure for socio-economic development of the state.
“The construction of this road is a testament to our resolve of leaving no community behind in our development endeavour to ensure that development reaches the grassroots. It is our desire that we have a prosperous, secure and connected Nasarawa State,” he stated.
The governor urged the contractor handling the project to ensure that its construction is in line with specifications and safety standards.
He appealed to the host communities within the road corridor to accord the contractor the cooperation and support required for the successful execution of the project.
“You are expected to protect lives and equipment, as well as maintaining peace while the construction lasts,” he said.
